❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding the impact of gaming regulations on the cruise ship industry and potential relaxation of restrictions. The government acknowledges the issue and is seeking a solution.
AnsweredQoN 1689Legislative Council
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I refer to a recent Access Economics report on the $1.2 billion Australian cruise industry, which asserts that Western Australia’s current gaming regulations are an impediment to growth in the cruise ship industry, and I ask -
(1) Has the Minister approached the Minister for Racing and Gaming about gaming regulations in Western Australian waters?
(2) If yes to (1), what advice did the Minister give to the Minister for Racing and Gaming about relaxing the restrictions on gaming on cruise ships operating in Western Australian waters?
(3) If no to (1), does the Minister plan to discuss the issue of Western Australia’s gaming regulations and their negative impact on the cruise ship industry with the Minister for Racing and Gaming before the end of this financial year?
(4) If yes to (3), what advice will the Minister give the Minister for Racing and Gaming about relaxing the restrictions on gaming on cruise ships operating in Western Australian waters?
(5) Will the Government relax the restrictions on gaming on cruise ships operating in Western Australian waters?
(1) Has the Minister approached the Minister for Racing and Gaming about gaming regulations in Western Australian waters?
(2) If yes to (1), what advice did the Minister give to the Minister for Racing and Gaming about relaxing the restrictions on gaming on cruise ships operating in Western Australian waters?
(3) If no to (1), does the Minister plan to discuss the issue of Western Australia’s gaming regulations and their negative impact on the cruise ship industry with the Minister for Racing and Gaming before the end of this financial year?
(4) If yes to (3), what advice will the Minister give the Minister for Racing and Gaming about relaxing the restrictions on gaming on cruise ships operating in Western Australian waters?
(5) Will the Government relax the restrictions on gaming on cruise ships operating in Western Australian waters?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
20 April 2010
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Tourism
Response time
48 days
(1) & (2) Yes, the issue of the inability of bonafide cruise ships to undertake gambling activities in Western Australia's coastal waters has been raised with the Minister for Racing and Gaming. The Government is actively seeking a solution to this matter.
(3) & (4) Not applicable.
(5) This question should be addressed to the relevant Minister - Minister for Racing and Gaming.
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(3) & (4) Not applicable.
(5) This question should be addressed to the relevant Minister - Minister for Racing and Gaming.
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